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    Forgiven

    By Jana Oliver

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    Jana Oliver's third spellbinding Demon Trappers novel - following The Demon Trapper's Daughter and Soul Thief - brings all new thrills, as Riley Blackthorne takes on demons, love... and the future of the human race.


    The days are growing darker for 17-year-old demon trapper Riley Blackthorne. With her father's reanimated body back safely, Beck barely speaking to her because of a certain hunky Fallen angel, and a freshly-made deal with Lucifer, she has enough on her hands to last a normal teenage lifetime. Though she bargained with Heaven to save his life, her ex-boyfriend Simon has told the Vatican's Demon Hunters that she's working with Hell. So now she's in hiding, at the top of everyone's most-wanted list.

    But it's becoming clear that this is bigger than Riley, and rapidly getting out of control: something sinister is happening in Atlanta… or someone. The demons are working together for the first time ever and refusing to die, putting civilians in harm's way. Riley thinks she might know who's behind it all, but who's going to believe her? Caught between her bargain with Heaven and her promise to Lucifer, Riley fears the final war is coming – and it may be closer than anyone thinks…

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateMar 27, 2012
    ISBN9781429952781
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    Forgiven
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    Jana Oliver

    Jana Oliver’s imagination has always had the upper hand despite her attempts to house-train it. When she’s not on the road tromping around old cemeteries, she can be found in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and far too many books.

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    • 4/5
      Having enjoyed the first two books in this series, I hoped that Forgiven would be just as good. It didn't disappoint.Riley Blackthorne is in a heap load of trouble. She owes favours to both Heaven and Hell, and the demon trappers are after her. Ori won't keep out of her head and somehow she needs to resolve the issue of the fake Holy Water. Normally she wouldn't mind kicking a little demon butt, but now she's more than ready to just sleep, drink some hot chocolate and spend time with her dad. Not necessarily in that order.Something that struck me when I was reading this was how Riley had changed. While we see much of the teenager side to her that is prevalent in the other two books, there are also glimpses that show her to be older than her years and changed by her experiences. She stops rushing into situations impulsively and therefore making mistakes that way. Instead she chooses to listen more and argue less. I liked that she learned from her experiences and had become stronger. There were times when I thought that instead of complaining she didn't want to do something, she should just get on and do it becaue everyone else was doing things that they didn't want to but were necessary. But to be fair, there was definitely progress in her character, and it made her all the more relatable.This character development didn't just hit Riley. We saw it with Beck too. After becoming increasingly frustrated in Forbidden with the stops and starts and misunderstandings between him and Riley, I was both relieved and delighted to see them make some headway. Finally he opened up some more and we got to see some touching insights. It took a lot of work for several people to open Riley's eyes and convince her that Beck did in fact love her, but then there were sweet scenes between them. His behaviour towards her changed and vice versa. All was going well...until the very end. I'm not even going to go anywhere with that.Besides the characters, I loved all the actiony bits. These were pretty fast-paced. I'm not sure whether I should really mention this - I'm sure I already seem crazy enough as it is to those who know me - but for some reason, when it got to the battle at the end, I had the Matt Smith theme tune running through my head. Weird, I know. Maybe because it was the whole good vs evil thing. In any case, the battle scene was incredibly engaging, with even a bit of plot twist to hold our interest that much more. And the thing about the demons? Definitely an interesting idea, as well as somewhat amusing.Overall, Forgiven more than lived up to my expectations. Before I read this I found out that there's actually a fourth one, which I am absolutely looking forward to. This book was fun and engaging, presenting us with other aspects of several characters. There was even more of Magpie! I know he's only a tiny little character, if that, but I adore him and love the connection between him and Riley. If you haven't read this yet, please do so as soon as possible. And if you haven't started the series yet...well. You're missing out, is all I can say.A huge thank you to Sam for lending me her copy.This review also appears on my blog.
    • 4/5
      This is a book was impatiently waiting to come out. I had it pre-ordered and started reading it as soon as it was delivered to my Kindle. It did not disappoint. I was sad when it ended, but I can't wait for the next installment in the Demon Trapper series.

      There was a ton of action in Forgiven. I'm talking demons everywhere kind of action. You learn appearances are deceiving. Not everyone is who they appear to be! I've also decided I want a magpie. They are so friggin cute. And he must be dressed like a ninja at all times. :P I was telling the honey about these cute little hellspawn, and all he did was shake his head at me. I mean how could anyone not like a magpie!

      I did, however, want to slap Beck and Riley a couple of times and tell them to stop being so stupid! I've never seen two people fight their attraction to each other as much as these two. It's clear how they feel about each based on their actions alone. Let's not forget the fact that practically everyone can see it except them.

      I want to know more about Beck's mysterious past. He seems like such a clean cut boy, even with having a few problems. I love that we get to see Beck a lot more in this book. He's got so many more dimensions than I thought when I read Demon Trapper's Daughter. He has grown to be one of my favorite characters in YA, and not just for his good looks. He still can't seem to get over his overprotectiveness when it comes to Riley. But you can't fault him for it.

      Go pick this up now and read it! You will fall in love with Backwoods Boy. :D
    • 5/5


      Recently, its hard to make a good reading of paranormal series about angels, demons and hunters without sounding like Supernatural. However, there's also a lot of books about that in the genre fiction and I haven't been watching CW's Supernatural ever since season 7's "Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters"'s episode so, I can't blame anyone trying to write these kinds of stories as I would like people to stop writing fanfiction of sparkling vampires.

      Forgiven is the third book in Jana Oliver's Demon Trapper series, a series about a girl named Riley Blackthorne who is the first female in a male-dominated world of Demon-trapping (essentially trapping demons in bottles and then sell them to the church). Trouble started from the first book with arch-demons trying to kill Riley and then one of them killed Riley's father leaving her an orphan and under the care of one of the Master Trapper, Harper and his apprentice, Simon who she had crush on and eventually they have a . There's also another guy, Beck, who is a journeyman trapper under Riley's father who had long crushed Riley heart but now acted like a big brother to her while hiding his feeling for her for something he did in the past. One day, Riley met with an Angel, Ori who gained her trust via saving her life so many times and while Riley being snubbed by Simon (even when she saved her life) and Beck (the moron), she fell into the arms of Ori who after a sexy back scene, revealed to be a Fallen angel and a servant of the Prince aka Lucifer. Lucifer raised the body of Riley's father and left Ori encase in a cold marble with only dawn would release his spell for a while before he turn to stone again. So the book started with her dead father became the undead and missing, her first lover turned to be a nightmarish seducer angel and her ex-boyfriend accusing her to consort with demons and let demon hunters chasing after her.

      That was the summary of the 3 earlier books. A lot of girls dislike the series because although there's some teenage insta-love but then the author crushed the insta-couplings before you can say Quidditch but people missed the point. The series is about a female demon trappers, so of course not everything have to be so easy for the characters. So boring. Honestly, every book in this series does solve its conflicts but open itself to others. Jana Oliver have a good author strategies to keep her readers interested (ehem.. the book four will be out this year too.. yay!) and as a serials, it would be a bad idea to write books in ways of Alyson Noel (in which I lost interest after 4th book despite BBW sale sells the hardbacks in bundle).

      Riley was deeply stressed in this book. After days trying to keep her father's body from necromancers, her father inevitably raised to the living without her consent and even when she found her zombied father, she felt more alone and more like a failure. However, luckily her relationship with the grandmaster and master trapper were strengthened since Riley was still underaged to be without a guardian - which Grandmaster Stewart (cool scottish old guy) kept her as his ward and Beck often come and help her despite their jealousy-derived hostility to one another

      As a continuation, book is fast paced, easy language, filled with blood and flesh and death to suit the older audience. I dont like book continuation that was too long apart that I lost sight of what it was before, luckily, I still remember some parts of the book from this one so it made it easy to read without depending on rereadings. However, like any serials, some parts of the book was resolved but for others subplots that it hinted remain deeply frustrating for readers like me. These days, why can't people do stand alone anymore?

      Besides, who doesn't zombie uber-demons?


    • 4/5
      I really thought three times would be the charm but nope, Beck and Riley wouldn’t give me the satisfaction.

      By this point, I’ve really grown to like Riley. Sure she’s still immature at times but she is only seventeen. She had many trials ahead of her and has grown a lot as a character since the first book and I really enjoyed reading about that. The changes are easy to pick up on and believably portrayed.

      Whereas I liked the changes in Riley, I had more trouble with Beck. He certainly let his inner douche out, not that he’s usually a ray of sunshine but this time around he had a mean streak. Sure, he was hurt by Riley’s actions but that is no excuse for most of his behavior. I’d really love to get a better view into his character and I absolutely hope that he’ll be able to make up for his actions in Forgiven, although Riley doesn’t seem to need any more atonement.

      The whole story took a turn that was really amazing to read about because now, not everything is black and white. I like how the changes were portrayed and mysteries were discovered while new questions were raised. The writing was very vivid and made out a believable journey about how there are two sides of a coin.

      The end felt a little hurried, everything came together a little too fast for my taste but there were many questions answers, finally! Overall though I really enjoyed this book a lot and look forward to the fourth and last installment.
    • 3/5
      review I'm really bummed. I spent the day reading the The Forgiven. I thought it was the last book in a trilogy and now know I need to read another book, not yet out, to get to the end of this story. Curse you Jana Oliver! Plus, I'm sick at home with a sinus infection and feel lousy. Is there no justice in the world?Insult to injury -- at the doctor's office, when checking my vitals, they measured my height (as the nurse said, I was barefoot and on the scale, so why not?) I'm now officially an inch shorter. It's not like I had a lot of height to spare, so losing so much is not making me happy. Thumbiczuka. Feh.(Review to follow when I get over my disappointment and feel better.)
    • 5/5
      I absolutely love this series. I am not fully sure why that is. Oliver’s writing style just draws me in and I love the characters, the unique magic, and the world. I seriously could not put this book down, I just loved it soooo much. The fourth and final book in this series will be, Foretold, and is scheduled for an August 2012 release.Riley finally has her dead dad back in custody. But with the Demon Hunters in town from the Vatican (and suspicions of her having made a deal with Hell) Riley is in danger. Not to mention the outfall of her liasons with a certain Fallen angel; after learning about that Beck is totally pissed at her. Problem is Riley can sense things are spinning out of control in Atlanta and she fears the final war between good and evil is close at hand.Riley has finally gets a bit of relief after all of the horrible things that happened at the end of the last book. Her dad is dead, but has been recovered by Mort. But things aren’t going to ease up on her anytime soon, her liaisons with the Fallen Angel have made her a target of the Demon Hunters and now she is forced to go on the run.Riley does some stupid things in this book, but she also grows a lot as a character. We finally see her opening up to some of the people around her and accepting their help.We see a ton more of Peter and Beck in this book. It is wonderful to see what an awesome friend Peter is to Riley, she really needs the support and I am so glad he was there for her. Riley finally takes off the blindfold where Beck is concerned and it was great to see things finally heat up between those two.We also see a lot more of Mort the necromancer, he was a wonderful character. Grandmaster Stewart is also a lot more involved in the plot and there are some awesome scenes involving him as well.The book is incredibly action-packed. There are some seriously epic battle scenes in here and they are very very well written. So many things are starting to come together in this book. I had an incredibly hard time putting the book down. Oliver’s writing style is just so readable and has so much momentum, it is always a pleasure to read.Much of the current story is wrapped up in this book, but not all of it. In fact the book ends in a way that will have readers dying to know what’s going to happen in the final book, Foretold.Overall an absolutely outstanding addition to this awesome series. If you are a fan of action-packed urban fantasy definitely check this series out. Appropriate for young adult and older.
    • 5/5
      *DANCES AROUND* I loved this book! Really, I enjoyed that in this book there is finally some movement with the characters.This is the third book of The Demon Trappers Daughters series. Like always, I feel in love with the story and have been following it. I am happy that there are some good changes!!!!So, this storyline picks up where the last book left off and the reader is diving straight into more action. The is not much demon trapping ,but more running for you life action. I loved stepping right into Riley shoes and feeling every heat of the moment. Every heart-racing stand off, fight, and breathing taking moments!For those who are following this series like I am, I am happy to report that it finally happen!*wink*And then things went downhill again! UGH!Still, nonetheless, I am very happy with the progress of the story. Loose ends are beginning to come together and the Riley has grown up so much. She is not naive, scared or helpess. She is strong, faithful in who she is and determine to fight till the end. The book did start off a bit slow (lot of catching up on information from the last book) but I can assure you its takes off like a rocket!Forgiven is amusing and unexpected. It give the reader the ultimate satisfaction with great scenes! A fantastically-crafted story, Forgiven takes you for a ride!
    • 5/5
      Jana Oliver does a wonderful job of picking up exactly where Soul Thief left off and recaps what has happened in the previous two books in a very natural way. This installment of the Demon Trappers series find the demons bigger and badder, the relationships more tense, and everyone questions the very foundations their beiliefs are based on. Riley Blackthorne has a lot to deal with in Forbidden. The choices she made in Soul Thief are quickly reaching the boiling point and all Hell is about to break loose (literally). This poor girl can never get a break and as much as I love all of the fighting and drama I look forward to something positive with no strings attached (just surviving doesn't count). Riley and Beck's relationship is on the edge during this book and for some reason I like this. Forbidden shows you a bigger glimpse into the life of "Backwoods Boy". I really liked getting to know more about what makes this guy tick and the more vulnerable side he shows in Forbidden makes me love his character even more. I am very excited that there seems to be a setup to reveal even more about him in the next book. Her father, Mort, and even Ori play a large part in the book too. The one character I would like to see more of in the next book is the little klepto fiend (I think that's what he is called). He is so cute and provides a much needed comic relief! Maybe Riley could carry him in her pocket or something. The "magical" world of this series is absolutely spectacular! The intricacies of the relationships between Heaven and Hell, demons and angels, trappers and hunters, and good and evil are amazingly detailed and unique. They are the main thing that keeps me coming back to this series everytime. Riley Blackthorne is one of my favorite kick-butt heroines ever! The next edition of this series can't come soon enough for me. I give this book a completely and unabashedly biased 5 STAR rating.
    • 5/5
      Jana Oliver's Demon Trappers series is one of my favorite teen series out there right now. It's packed with edge-of-your-seat action, a fascinating mythology, a kick-butt heroine, and, most importantly, a dark and gritty world with complex conflicts that go beyond the typical flat teen novel. I've pretty much loved these books from the very first page of The Demon Trapper's Daughter, and throughout the latest book in the series, Forgiven, the action never stops.After the betrayal of Ori, Riley is left heartbroken and adrift, dealing silently with the ordeal, her deal with Lucifer and her responsibilities as a demon trapper. It doesn't help that the Vatican Demon Hunters think she's in league with all things evil, and she's forced into hiding and hunted by every demon hunter in Atlanta. Riley finds that things aren't as they seem, not just with the local demons, but within the demon trappers. As she deals with her personal mistakes and the lingering pain left by her father's death, Riley is forced to find the strength to risk about her personal issues and take on the struggles of the world around her. It's up to her to save the world, even if that means working with those who would hunt her. It all explodes in an incredible climax that kept me glued to every word.Yeah, this book is just as awesome and action-packed as it sounds. I especially like how Oliver balanced Riley's personal struggles with the action and plot of the novel, nothing seemed to completely dominate the plot so much that it became too sentimental or too sterile. There was so much action and emotion packed into every chapter that it left me breathless. Riley is just such a multi-faceted character who's easy to relate to, but not so strong and powerful that she doesn't have a heart.I really cannot praise the epicness of this book enough. It's impossible to put down. And I can't wait for the next book in the series, Foretold, which is slated for release later this year.
    • 5/5
      I have very emotional feelings about this book! Specifically the relationship between Beck and Riley, and the ending! I literally just finished the book and ranted to my boyfriend (it included a lot of swearing and well swearing). Safe to say, I'm not a fan of the ending. But that's not, just to clarify, because it's crap. It's because it's a cliffhanger and I don't like where it is heading. The book itself was actually kind of intense during a lot of the chapters due to what Riley is going through with her dad, Heaven, Hell, Beck, Mort, Ozy, Stewart and everyone else. She's really having a tough time, and everything seems to be piling on top of her. Despite this, it was an amazing story. As a lot went on in the book I thought I'd get confused, but everything was linked. I still hate Ori, and always will. Just like I still hate Simon, and always will. Beck, why must you be so stubborn! Okay, seriously. Read these books and I promise you, you'll fall in love with Beck. Not that you should let your partner catch onto this ;) (if mine found out I was in love with another fictional character ;) He might stop buying me books!) But basically Beck goes through a very tough time also and unfortunately because he is so damn stubborn this tears him and Riley apart. Again. Just! As they sorted everything. No spoilers or anything in this review, so I can't go into any more detail, despite the fact that I'd love to. The plot is gripping and intense. The characters are well thought out, and are only growing with each novel. The ending, I'm still not pleased, but it was great none the less.